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The Essentials of Contracting

Key Learning for Contracts Professionals

The Essentials of Contracting

Course Schedule

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Training Introduction

The Essentials of Contracting: Key Learning for Contracts Professionals is a Coventry Academy training course designed to provide participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to manage contracts effectively.

Contracts are vital for the economic stability of organizations, acting as tools to define rights, responsibilities, and obligations between parties. They help minimize risks such as cost overruns, delays, and disputes while ensuring performance security. This course emphasizes practical strategies for drafting, managing, and negotiating contracts, with a focus on reducing organizational exposure to risk.

Delegates will learn how to choose appropriate contract types, balance risk, enforce agreements legally, and protect their organization from potential issues. Practical negotiation techniques and approaches to claims management are integrated to enhance contract management capabilities.

Key Focus Areas of This Course:

  • Understanding the enforceability of contracts and legal requirements
  • Strategies to transfer and manage risk in contracts
  • Reducing the likelihood of disputes through contract provisions
  • Selecting appropriate security measures for performance failures
  • Practical negotiation skills for contracts and claims
  • Monitoring performance and managing changes effectively

What are the goals?

This course equips professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to manage contracts confidently.

By the end of the training course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize when contracts are legally enforceable and valid
  • Apply strategies to allocate and mitigate risk through contracting methods
  • clauses to prevent and resolve disputes efficiently
  • Identify suitable forms of security to protect performance obligations
  • Develop negotiation and claims management skills for real-world scenarios
  • Monitor and control contract performance to achieve organizational objectives

Participants will gain both theoretical understanding and practical tools to enhance contracting outcomes across diverse business contexts.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Coventry Academy training course is for professionals involved in contract management, procurement, project delivery, or operations.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Project Managers overseeing contracts and projects
  • Contract Officers managing agreements and obligations
  • Supply Chain Staff involved in sourcing and procurement
  • Financial Professionals dealing with contract-related budgets and risks

Delegates will leave the course with enhanced skills to manage contracts effectively, reduce disputes, and safeguard organizational performance.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This course uses interactive adult learning techniques, combining presentations, group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to ensure comprehension and retention.

Participants will review real-world contracts, analyze risk scenarios, and apply negotiation techniques to their own work context. The course emphasizes practical solutions, enabling delegates to immediately implement improved contract management practices within their organizations.

The Course Content

Day 1: Day One – Choosing the Right Procurement Strategy

  • Key Considerations in Choosing Strategy
  • Issues that Impact on Choice
  • Key Delivery Models
  • Principal Compensation Models
  • Sourcing Strategies
  • Type and Forms of Contract

Day 2: Day Two – Appraisal and Implementation

  • Why, What and How to Procure
  • Selection and Evaluation Criteria
  • Cost and Pricing – Models and Analyses
  • Validity and Objectives of the Contract
  • Managing Supply Chain Risk
  • Navigating Negotiations - Tools and Techniques

Day 3: Day Three – Principal Issues and Their Management

  • Process of Risk Management
  • Dealing with Design Liability
  • Achieving Quality and Standard of Performance
  • Managing Time and Completion Risk
  • Using Indemnities and Insurance
  • Choosing Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Day 4: Day Four - Managing Performance and Changes

  • Assignment, Novation and Subcontracting
  • Implications of Changing Requirements
  • Managing Events External to the Contract
  • Setting Standards of Performance and Monitoring
  • Using Different Types of Security
  • Other Default Mechanisms

Day 5: Day Five – Contract Close Out and Conflict Management

  • Completion and Close Out
  • Minimising Disputes through the Contract
  • Types and Assessment of Claims
  • Tiered Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
  • Consideration of other Resolution Processes
  • Arbitration and Litigation

Providers and Associations

Anderson

Anderson

Aztech Training

Aztech Training

COPEX

COPEX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about this training course.

Absolutely. Coventry Academy provides customised in-house training solutions for organisations seeking a tailored learning experience. The The Essentials of Contracting training course can be adapted to reflect your organisation's objectives, industry requirements, operational challenges, and strategic priorities. Delivered exclusively for your team, customised training enables organisations to maximise relevance, encourage collaboration, and achieve targeted development outcomes. Our team will be pleased to discuss your requirements and develop a solution that aligns with your goals.

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No prior experience is required to attend the The Essentials of Contracting training course. The course is designed to accommodate participants from diverse professional backgrounds and varying levels of experience. While some familiarity with the subject matter may help participants gain additional value from certain discussions and activities, the course content is structured to ensure that both newcomers and experienced professionals can fully engage with the learning experience and benefit from the training.

Our dedicated support team is available to assist you with any questions regarding the The Essentials of Contracting training course, including course content, scheduling, registration, corporate bookings, and customised training solutions. We are committed to providing prompt and professional assistance throughout your learning journey.

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The The Essentials of Contracting training course is designed to be practical, engaging, and highly interactive. Participants benefit from a dynamic learning environment that combines expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative learning activities. The focus is on developing knowledge that can be applied immediately within the workplace, ensuring participants gain both valuable insights and practical skills that support improved professional performance.

Your course fees cover:

  • For classroom courses: printed materials, lunch, and refreshments.
  • For online courses: all materials sent to you by email.
  • A certificate of completion or attendance.

You’ll need to make payment before the course starts. Here are your options:

  • Bank draft
  • Cash
  • Credit card
  • Wire transfer

Heads up: If we don’t receive payment before the course begins, we may have to deny
admission.

We delivers training courses in carefully selected professional venues that provide a comfortable and productive learning environment. Classroom-based courses are typically hosted in premium international venues with modern facilities and dedicated training spaces designed to support effective learning. Participants also benefit from a professional setting that encourages networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing with peers from diverse industries and backgrounds.

The The Essentials of Contracting training course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge, enhance their capabilities, and achieve greater impact within their organisations. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, technical specialists, consultants, and professionals at all career stages who wish to expand their expertise and stay current with industry developments. Whether you are looking to advance your career, improve workplace performance, or prepare for new responsibilities, this course provides valuable knowledge and practical insights to support your professional growth.

Our courses are led by top-notch international instructors. They’re not just academically qualified—they’ve also got years of real-world experience. They bring practical insights and deep knowledge to every session, making your learning experience truly valuable!

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the The Essentials of Contracting training course will receive a Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate serves as formal evidence of participation and achievement and can support career progression, professional credibility, and ongoing development objectives. Where applicable, details regarding professional development credits or accreditation will be provided within the course information.

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